Mental Health Counseling FAQs

I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone or video consultation to assess fit and answer any questions, so you can make an informed decision. Click the "Book an Appointment" button to view my availability.

• Standard sessions are 50 minutes. 
• Initial "intake" sessions are 60 minutes. 
• Longer sessions are available with advance notice. 

• I operate as an out-of-network provider on a private pay model, and I automatically generate monthly superbills to help you obtain Insurance reimbursements.

• Duration depends on individual needs. Some clients find resolution in a shorter timeframe while others need a longer term approach spanning several weeks, or months and sometimes longer.

• Appointments must be cancelled with a minimum of 24 hours notice. 
• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are charged the full session fee.

• Yes, you can request an evaluation through my practice. You start by completing intake paperwork and meeting with me to share your mental health history, your current symptoms, and the areas of daily life where you struggle.
• Next, you participate in ongoing care with me for at least 30 days. This 30-day period is a legal requirement under California law that you must complete before any housing letter can be generated.
• If your evaluation confirms that an animal is clinically beneficial for your well-being, you will receive an official, signed ESA letter to submit directly to your housing provider.

• I do not engage with clients in any capacity on social media, and confidentiality extends beyond HIPPA laws. 
• This applies to public facing clients, professionals in sensitive positions, and anyone whose circumstances require an higher degree of discretion.

• Step 1: Choose Your Service
  Select an ADHD, Autism, or combined AuDHD evaluation and choose between a formal diagnostic letter or a comprehensive, multi-page diagnostic report with individualized accommodation recommendations.
• Step 2: Complete Intake Forms and Screeners
  Fill out developmental intake paperwork and research-backed rating scales prior to your session, designed to identify traits in high-masking adults and late-identified individuals.
• Step 3: Participate in your Clinical Interview
  Participate in a 2 to 2.5-hour telehealth evaluation exploring childhood history, schooling, work experiences, sensory processing, and social communication patterns. Accommodations like breaks and stimming are fully supported.
• Step 4: Receive Results and Documentation
  Review your diagnostic findings at the end of the session. If criteria are met, receive your formal diagnostic documentation along with tailored accommodation recommendations and next-step resources.

• Traits of ADHD and Autism frequently overlap, clash, or mask one another.
• Evaluating both profiles in a single assessment provides a clear, unified picture of your executive functioning and sensory needs while avoiding fragmented care and missed diagnoses.

• Yes, confirmed diagnoses include clinical documentation suitable for workplace accommodations, university accessibility centers, and standardized test adjustments (such as extended time).

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